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Smooth the climb
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,812 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 775 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, taking 26 minutes and covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then departed from runway 26L, with a takeoff distance of 5,426 feet, which was 54% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 158 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of a temperature of 61°F and winds of 4 knots at 115°. The crosswind was 2 knots, while the tailwind was 4 knots. The enroute climb started overhead College Park, Georgia, where the aircraft climbed from 1,938 feet above sea level to 32,014 feet above sea level, an increase of 30,076 feet in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 75 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 4 miles northwest of West End-Cobb Town, Alabama, and lasted for 107 minutes, covering a distance of 478 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent 4 miles west of Quinton, Oklahoma, descending from 32,025 feet above sea level to 30,477 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,548 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 14 nautical miles.
The aircraft then climbed again 5 miles west of Crowder, Oklahoma, from 30,684 feet above sea level to 32,004 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,319 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 8 miles southeast of Dustin, Oklahoma, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The final descent began 5 miles south of Dustin, Oklahoma, where the aircraft descended from 31,992 feet above sea level to 2,512 feet above sea level, a decrease of 29,479 feet in 31 minutes, covering a distance of 75 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 35R at Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City, from the south, heading 360.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,216 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 35R was successful, with a touchdown distance of 779 feet, a touchdown speed of 138 knots, and a touchdown rate of -554 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions were a temperature of 53°F and winds of 3 knots at 86°. The crosswind was 3 knots, while the headwind was 0 knots.
The total landing distance was 3,417 feet, which was 35% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft then taxiied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 667 nautical miles, taking 187 minutes, and the aircraft used 10,480 pounds of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at KOKC Will Rogers World Airport on runway 35R, achieving a high score of 96.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 360.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,216 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 139 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 779 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft during the landing phase. The touchdown speed of 138 knots was also within the acceptable limits, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control.
However, the touchdown rate of -554 feet per minute (fpm) was considered very hard, which may indicate that the pilot could have applied a smoother touchdown. A harder touchdown rate can put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear and may lead to a bumpy ride for passengers. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 53°F and a wind speed of 3 knots from 86°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 3 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The total landing distance of 3,417 feet was 35% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases. However, there is room for improvement in terms of touchdown rate to ensure a smoother ride for passengers.
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